Tragic Hero Done by Nourh I Al Ashi

Tragic Hero Done by: Nourh I. Al- Ashi

What is a tragic hero?

Aristotle: "A man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall. "

It should be noted that the hero's downfall is his own fault as a result of his own free choice, but his misfortune is not wholly deserved. Usually his death is seen as a waste of human potential. His death usually is not a pure loss, because it results in greater knowledge and awareness.

Four major criteria for a Tragic Hero: • Is flawed character with some goodness but suffers a downfall due to a tragic flaw. This tragic flaw is typically hubris or excessive pride carried to the point of folly. • Is usually the protagonist of the play. • Is of noble birth and/or exhibits wisdom. • Suffers a reversal of fortune brought on by his tragic flaw/error in judgment.

Other qualities of the Tragic Hero: • His story should arouse fear and pity from the audience. • Ideally, he is a leader of men. • He suffers more than what we think he might deserve. • The character is normally good and nearly perfect except for the tragic flaw. • He discovers his fate or outcome has been brought about his own actions.

Shakespeare's Tragic Hero: üThere are moral consequences as a result of the tragic hero's actions. üSuffers a significant character flaw. ü The tragic hero chooses his outcome, he is not a helpless victim of fate or circumstance.

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